BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of June A.D., 2024, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT JUNE 20, 2024 10:00 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 13m:34s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2. for further discussion.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda items.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, except Consent Agenda Items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 8.A.1. (Audio Reference 13m:54s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. El Encantado Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mario A. Reyna) (Mile 9 North Road & Hutto Road)
Reimbursement Request: $50,402.00 for (Subdivision Improvements)
a. Carolina Cavazos Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Jose Cavazos Jr.) (Bentsen Palm Drive & Mile 3 Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Bentsen Palm Drive Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Bentsen Palm Drive is paved.
b. Mapache Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mapache Ranches, LTD.) (State Hwy 186 & US Expressway 281)
No. of Lots: 21 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:13
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into SH 186 Roadside ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, State Hwy 186 is paved and 1 internal street is to be paved.
c. Sierra Verde Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Gracie L. Wiesehan Carlile) (Mile 12 North Road & Mile 4 West Road)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:21
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road and Mile 12 North Road are paved. 1 internal street is to be paved.
d. Los Cortijos No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 75 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by the storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City’s ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road is paved and 3 internal streets are to be paved.
e. Carmen Avila Ph. VI Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC) (Carmen Avila Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 176 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:35
Filling Stations:8
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by the storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City’s ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, provided by the City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Aspen Lane and Winter Park Lane are paved. 10 internal streets are to be paved.
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924306 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
| 06/03/2024 - 06/05/2024 | $672,054.38 |
| 06/06/2024 - 06/12/2024 | $832,544.33 |
| TOTAL | $1,504,598.71 |
(Audio Reference 13m:55s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceed to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 13m:55s)
Approval to pay the FY2024 Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers & Advisors (TATOA) in the amount of $150.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the South Texas Police Chiefs Association (STPCA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $75.00 (Requisition #496567), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Police Chiefs Association Dues for District Attorney's Office Employee, in the amount of $278.63 (Requisition #496522), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $665.00 (Requisition #496107), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report
5. CLI - Circle Progress Monitoring Results English and Spanish Results
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral) | 330-001 | 7033 | Accounting Clerk II | 08/01 | $36,882.00 | 08/03 | $39,509.000 | 06/17/24 |
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #2060728000 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,571.32 in relation to the FY 2024 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 3rd quarter (3-1-2024 to 5-31-2024) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the following documents in relation to the FY 2024 Texas VINE Program for the 3rd quarter (3-1-2024 to 5-31-2024) with authority for Co. Judge to sign required documents:
- Office of Attorney General Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services (SAVNS) Reimbursement Invoice in the amount of $7,571.32
- Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record
- Invoice Certification Required by Texas Grants Management Standards
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Administration Parking Lot Proj | 05/20/24 | TM07714 | $1,141.35 | 873308 |
| Administration Parking Lot Proj | 06/05/24 | TL06135 | $3,924.50 | 873308 |
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329762 | 5-31-2024 | Mile 3 WA#6 | 784305 & 868314 | $8,846.86 |
| 11329757 | 5-31-2024 | Veterans Blvd WA#3 | 772041 & 868501 | $38,505.73 |
| 11329763 | 5-31-2024 | Los Ebanos WA#1 | 873046 | $74,332.37 |
| 11329748 | 5-31-2024 | Mile 3 WA#2 | 720579 | $1,194.20 |
| 11329766 | 5-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA#6 | 868845 | $10,480.00 |
| 11329769 | 5-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA#5 | 818290 & 872310 | $6,000.00 |
| 30051 | 6-3-2024 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $6,601.38 |
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 30053 | 6-3-2024 | 872817 | $2,496.74 |
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 2024-113 | 6-7-2024 | 863852 | $3,720.50 |
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 4170975 | 6-3-2024 | 861908 | $6,051.05 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor Name | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 06/13/2024 | HSIP PS&E | CobbFendley | 332799 | 880981 | $16,892.00 |
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of ARPA project payment applications for processing and payment listed below.
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor Name | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | ARPA Project Number | Invoice Amount |
| 06/03/2024 | NMD III Phase II SW Project | Mor-Wil | 6 | 869050 | 22-124-096 | $399,638.55 |
| 05/17/2024 | Mile 17 SW Project | RDH Site | 2 | 870199 | 22-124-049 | $192,249.90 |
B. Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Hidalgo County Pct. No.4 [ARPA-22-124-051] - Mile 17 and 83rd Stormwater Project (C-23-0089-12-06-09), as recommended by the Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering.
Requesting approval to enter into a five (5) year video-as-a-service subscription through HC's membership with Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGAC Contract No. RA05-21), from Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the total amount of $25,750.00
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853720 | 2024-112 | 6/7/2024 | $2,296.87 |
B. Requesting authorization to remove an asset from Hidalgo County W.I.C. inventory list identified in Exhibit "B" attached herein and determine that the item is identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred.
| Location | Original Amount | New Amount |
| ELSA WIC- 708 E Edinburg Ave., Elsa, Texas 78543 | $113.28 | $114.77 |
| ALTON WIC- 3513 E Main Ave., Alton, Texas 78573 | $175.70 | $173.20 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 20th day of June, 2024
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Garza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on June 20, 2024.
Signed this 20th day of June, 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy